A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4263532 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4265507 epoch_slot_no: 10307 block_no: 4263355 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3087 time: 2020-06-07 07:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8474b3c512351623d00ac367159e47c6def05e51b8f9e4aabc6746c22b5dc4fBlock Operator
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